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Funeral Wake Catering for Broom Street
Funeral wake catering in Broom Street: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- Wakes in village halls
Book a hog roast in Broom Street
Funeral wake catering in Broom Street, carved to order
A wake in Broom Street is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. We’re often asked to cater memorial gatherings and scattering-of-ashes gatherings, serving apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
Near Broom Street, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
Common questions in Broom Street
Can you do a hog roast in South Swale?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Broom Street?
Faversham station, about 2.1 miles south-west of the centre.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Often, yes. Get in touch when the date is set and we will answer right away.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Places near Broom Street
Other occasions in Broom Street
Occasions we serve in Broom Street
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Broom Street, such as:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Family meals after a funeral
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that Faversham station, about 2.1 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Who carves and who serves
- The full menu and the sides
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Broom Street: halls, homes and travel
Broom Street is about 2 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Broom Street, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of All Saints, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Broom Street is within about 5 miles of the sea.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the ME13 postcode area. Other places close to Broom Street we cover include Graveney (1 mile south-east), Culmers (1 mile south-east), Goodnestone (1 mile south), Slutshole (2 miles south-east) and Hernhill (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Herne Bay (9 miles east) and Minster (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.6 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (1.8 miles west)
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
How it works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wake in Broom Street. For a summer wake in Broom Street, there’s light until about 9:15pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A hall or room for eating
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
Working with your venue
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why us?
- Planned to your running order
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved to order by a chef
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away